SOUTH MALVERN FETE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11947, 5 March 1917, Page 2

SOUTH MALVERN FETE.

PATRIOTIC FUNCTION' AT" GLENTUNNEL. FRUIT AND PRODUCE SHOW. A flower show and patriotic fete was hold in the Glen tunnel Domain ori Saturday, the proceeds being in aid of tho Stfath Malvern Rod Cross branch and tho South Malvern Patriotic Fund. Tho weather was fine and large numbers of visitor;; were present from. She surrounding districts. Large crowds began to roil up at the Domain before! noon, the children particularly being in evidence, and before long tho many .stalls -and side-shows were doing a very brisk business. In tho afternoon a varied sports programme, including trotting races, novelty horse events, ladies' and men's tug-of-war, ladies' cricket match, and numerous events for the children, was curried out. In the evening tho grounds wore brilliantly illuminated, and a very successful open-air concert was given. Tho chief attraction in connection with the fete was a flower and produce show, which attracted large entries, and resulted in some very fine blooms and vegetables being inspected. Tho secretary (Mr F. A. Silcock) and his staff of willing helpers had a very busy day, arid the sueee-sa of the function was largely due to their efforts The following is tho prize list in connection with the flower show, tho' number of entries being given in parentheses:— POT PLANTS. Amateurs.—Geraniums (l)-~W. M. Barlow 1. Pern and foliage plants (6)~~Mra» Gillick 1, Mrs J. B. Barlow 2, J. Bookeridgo c. . Any other plant (I) Mrs C. G. Marsh 1. GUT FLOWERS. Open.—Roses, six varieties (s>—J. Hockericlgo 1, Mrs John Deans "2, Mrs T. Lamport 3. Rosea, beat collection (4)— J. liockeridgo 1, Mrs J'. Deans 2. Roses, finest bloom (4)— T. Hockoridge 1, Mrs J. Deans 2, James Deans c Sweet peas, best collection (2)— Mrs Gerard 1. Dahlias, six blooms (3)—Mts Gerard 1, Mrs John Deans 2, James Deans 3. Gladioli, three-quarter bloom (2)— Mrs Gerard 1, James Deans 2. Best collection cut blooms (4)—Mra J. 0. Redfern 1, Mrs 'Gerard 2. Amateurs.—Roses, six varieties (B)—.J. Hockoridge 1, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 2, Mrs G. Batstone, jun. o. Hoses, beat collection (4) —J. Hockeridft© 1, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 2, Mrs G. Bats tone- 3. Sweet pea 3, best collection (3)— Mrs J. 0. Redfern 1, Mrs H. L. Rollinson % Mrs Gillick 0. Carnations and picoteca (].)— Mrs 11. Luko il. Dahlias (I)—Mia J. O. Redfern 1. Gladioli (3)— l. Milne 1. Petunias (3)— Mrs G. Batstone 1, Mrs C. Jarman 2. Phlox Drummondi (I) Mrs J. H. Luke 1. Violas j (I) Mrs J. 0. Redfern 1. Astens (9)— J. D. j Westeall 1, Frizzell 2, H. Luke 3. Best.j collection cut flowors (3)— J. 0. Redfern 1. Mrs P. C. Wilson 2. ! DECORATIVE SECTION. Amateurs.—Best buttonhole (2)— Mrs Gerard 1, Mr J. 0. Redfern 2. Lady's bouquet (I) Mrs Gerard 1. .Decorated tables (3) —Mrs Gerard 1. Mrs P. C. Wilson 2. Decorated baskot (!>)—Mrs Gerard 1, J. 0. Redfern 2. | FRUIT. Open.—Best four apples (10) Miss Wallace 1, James Deans 2, John Deans 3, Mrs J. Marsh o. Best collection apples (3)— James Deans 1, E. Lamport 2. B*st four plums (7)—J Hockeridgo 1, Mrs Griffith:* & and 3. Best four pears (2£—•Mas Griffiths I, James Deans 2. Beat four peaches —James Deans 1. Best "collection fruit (I) James Deans 1. VEGETABLES. Open.—Best collection potatoes (1) —James Doaria 1 Best potatoes, three of one kind (I) James Deans 1. Best onions, three of one kind (1)~L. Kinff 1. Carrots (2)-C. Lamport. 1, L. King 2. Banner beans I>L King 1. Marrow (2)— Mrs Gerard 1. Lettuce (l)-Mrs Gerard 1. Blwbarb U)--Mrs Gerard 1. Potatoes (D-L. King 1. Leeks (I)—L. King 1. Best collection garden herbs (l)-Jamas Deans 1. Amateurs—Beat collection vegetable* (8) Chanles Powell 1, L. King 2, P. Milne 3. Collection potatoes (6)— C. Lamport 1, A. Philpott 2, Mrs Prestidgo 3. Best potatoes, I three of one kind (12)~Mrs P. C. Wilson 1 and 2, C. D. Marsh 3. Ourrota (2)— J. A. Philpott 1, L. King 2. Parsnips 6)~R. Diokev 1, E. Lamport 2. Poas (2)~-Mrs Prestidtra 1, J- Rollinson 2. Broad beans (D— L King 1. Runner beans (4>—L. Kinj? 1 J Harwood 2. French beans (2)— Mrs Prestidge 1, Mrs P. C. Marrow (2}— Mrs W r ilson 1 and 2. Lottuco (s)—Mrs Wilson 1. R- Dickey 2. Tomatoes (2)— jars Wilson 1 and 2. Rhubaub—Miss Hills 1. Beetroot (4)-L. King 1, F. Milne 2. Silver beet ( 3 )_Mrs Griffiths 1. Leeks (2)— L. King 1, P. Milno 2. MISCELLANEOUS. Home-made loaf (s)—Mrs Lennox 1, Mrs R Hill 2 Mrs Lamport c. Girdle scones (3)~~ Mrs Brennan 1, Mm Lennox -2. Plain «*mes (&)— Mrs Lennox 1, Mrs Luke 3, Mrs Hawker3 Pikelets (sV-Mws Spence 1, Mrs Br«man %, M» Lamport &. ShortbUd (l)-Mts GiUiok 1. Sponge nodwuft Cll)~- Miss A. Rollinson 1, Mrs C. Wills 2, Mrs H. Atkinson 3, Mrs L. King c Sponge Wvll (Sh- Mrs Harwood 1, .Mrs -Atltiason a. '■swt ?a&» -H. BoUißwa 1. HomeHe • Sstry, «ix fcxtlei. (2)-H. Rollinson 1. Home-made preserved fruit (1) —Mrs H. Atkinson i. Jar dropped iionay (3)— Mrs C' Stewart 1 afl& 2. Separator butter—Mrs H. Atkinson 1. Dairy butter (0) —Mr* 'Hill.l. Mrs Gillick Dozen bens' *i - . . .' .. t ■ > >'